SBA gets 60 days to build a reshoring roadmap for small manufacturers.
H.R. 9718 — Reshoring American Manufacturing Act of 2026 · Filed by Tony Wied (R-WI) · 5 cosponsors · Introduced Jul 15, 2026 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This bill requires the Small Business Administration to create and maintain a website within 60 days that lists resources and information to help small manufacturers move production back to the United States. The site will include SBA contact information, partner organization details, and other relevant guidance, with annual updates solicited from the SBA's Chief Counsel for Advocacy.
Why we flagged it
The bill's sole operative mechanism is mandating creation of a public-facing website to aggregate and centralize existing onshoring resources. It is a transparency and access measure, not a subsidy, tax provision, or regulatory change.
What the text implies
- The bill does not appropriate funds or specify budget; implementation cost and adequacy depend on SBA discretionary appropriations and staffing capacity.
- Website effectiveness depends on quality and currency of underlying resources and partner organization participation — the bill mandates the portal but not the content quality.
The full analysis lists 3 implications of this text.
Who it affects
Small manufacturers and workers in manufacturing-dependent communities benefit from easier access to federal onshoring resources and support programs. The bill imposes no restrictions on citizens' rights or remedies, creates no new liabilities, and increases transparency and accessibility of existing government assistance.